Newman's Law

Newman's Law Theatrical Release Poster Country United States Directed by Richard Heffron Release Date 1974 Studio Universal Pictures Distributor Universal Pictures Main Cast Character Actor Vince Newman George Peppard Gary Roger Robinson Reardon Eugene Roche Pete Jiminez Victor Campos Falcone Louis Zorich coroner Kip Niven John Dellanzia Abe Vigoda Frank Acker Michael Lerner

Newman's Law is a 1974 American crime film. George Peppard plays an L.A.P.D. detective who runs afoul of gangsters and corrupt officers in his agency who are in league with the mob. It was the first theatrical film directed by television veteran Richard Heffron. Some sources state the script was initially written as a television pilot but was turned into a movie instead. Filmed on a B movie budget and packed with classic Seventies cop movie tropes (not to mention Seventies styles) it is an effective little crime movie with an excellently choreographed gun fight set in a supermarket.

The following weapons were used in the film Newman's Law:

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Smith & Wesson Model 15

Vince Newman (George Peppard) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 15 as his sidearm through much of the film. Detective Pete Jimenez (Victor Campos) also carries a Model 15 as does Falcone during the climactic assault on Falcone's house. Filmed in the summer of 1973 the L.A.P.D. provided technical assistance. The agency had switched to the Model 15 in 1970 so the revolver receiving such heavy use is correct.

Smith & Wesson Model 15 revolver with 4" barrel - .38 Special

Newman fires his Model 15 during the super-market battle

Detective Jimenez fires his Model 15 during the super-market fight.

Falcone stalks Newman.

Smith & Wesson Model 10

Vince Newman (George Peppard) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10 as his primary sidearm before he is suspended. It is also carried by his commanding officer, Lt. Reardon (Eugene Roche). The L.A.P.D. has historically allowed its officers considerable leeway when it comes to handguns and the Model 10 was one of the models that was authorized as an alternate to the Model 15.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special.

Newman takes aim at a fleeing suspect.

Reardon fires his Model 10 at a suspect.

Smith & Wesson Model 28

Newman's partner Gary (Roger Robinson) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 28) as his duty sidearm. He uses it during the super-market firefight.

S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman with factory target grips

Walther PPK

Falcone (Louis Zorich) uses a Walther PPK to emphasize to his attorney that he is not happy with his work.

Walther PPK - .32 ACP

M1A1 Thompson

Newman (George Peppard) uses an M1A1 Thompson during the film's climax when he goes after Falcone directly.

M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP

Winchester 1897 riot-gun

Both uniformed L.A.P.D. officers and members of the hit team sent after Newman use the Winchester Model 1897 during the super-market firefight.

Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun - 12 gauge